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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.59, 3,530.38 and 1,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.59, 3,530.38 and 1,055.06 is: 1,582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.59 : 3,530.38 = 1,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.59/3,530.38 = 1,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.59x = 3,530.38 × 1,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.59x = 3,724,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,752.80/2,353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.58

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